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PennysMum · 03-08-2009, 04:26 PM

It sounds like he might be hurting. I'd take him in if there's a chance he's in pain-- at least the vet could get him on some pain management that way even if you want to take more of a "wait and see" approach as far as the injury is concerned.

megansmomma · 03-08-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

Has anyone experienced this with their yorkie?

I am so sorry that DD is hurt. Poor baby. llcornell gave you really great advice. You should also talk to LadyJane. She has a lot of ortho experience too. Give DeeDee hugs from all of us and tell her that mommy is going to make her all better.

ChrisMVSS · 03-09-2009, 01:59 PM

Thanks, I decided to wait. He doesn't seem to be in any pain at all. My brother, a vet, arrives tomorrow and he can advise. Meanwhile, he (the dog, not the brother!) is eating and eliminating fine (outside) and he is running around as if there is nothing wrong (on three legs) My daughter is home visiting keeping a close eye while I am at work. Thanks again. I will let you know how it all turns out. Chris

Toby'sMama · 03-10-2009, 08:13 AM

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thanks i am so devastated

i have to go to orthopedic next but vet gave her metacam on empty stomach only one dose and she is on steroids - both no no's and she has been vomitting for two weeks once a day so wanted to get her tummy better before going to ortho -- i live in ventura county so about 2 1/2 hrs from you -- does your orthapedic recommend anyone in this area as i have been referred to dr anderson at asec and hollsworth at vmsg -- it has bee two weeks and still no full weight bearing - i will video her today as documenting progress which is not much --this poor girl is hypothyroid, mvd, atopic dermatitis and now this she has had it all and she loves frisbee and cannot play so it breaks my heart -- what procedure did they do as there are so many different procedures i am finding

I can highly recommend Dr. Hollsworth. This past summer he repaired both knees for LP, as well as a torn cruciate ligament at the same time. The Dr. was wonderful -- (and pretty cute too!!!) The price was pretty high, but there was no question on getting it done -- my baby is worth it!!!!

llcornell · 03-10-2009, 09:47 AM

Oh thats great, its always nice to get a good referal from someone who has had a similar issue.

How is DD?

dwerten · 03-10-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by llcornell

Here is a list of resale shops near you, just call and ask what the cheapest pack n play they have is. The one I paid $7 was really nice it had a tiny rip in the mesh near the top so they made it very cheap. When you are done it just donate it to a dog rescue near you. They come in handy for puppies or dogs with surgeries.

The pack n plays are great because they have wheels so you can roll them from room to room with you and they fold up to travel size.

Just dont worry anymore until you know what it is for sure.

Give little DD a hug from me

baby resale in Newbury Park, CA 91319 on Yahoo! Local

thanks so much !!!! i will check it out

dwerten · 03-10-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisMVSS

Thank you all. So great to have this forum. He is not doing that well-- eating ok and drinking ok but pooped in the house- unusual for him. I am worried. He is clearly not doing ok when moving (on three legs) but ok when not moving.

Good for dad in the nursing home where they all love him (Petie AND dad) and where today and yesterday he sat happily in dad's lap in the wheel chair while we went outside in 40 degree weather we haven't seen here in ME since Nov. Ordinarily he would want to get down and walk on his own.

I am vacillating between letting things run their course for a few days and taking him him tomorrow (also, my brother the vet arrives late Tues-- ok to wait until then??) Advice???

yes ok if not in pain to wait for brother - so sorry -- my girl is doing a little better each day but not 100% weight bearing - i spoke to vet today again and he thinks she injured ligaments but from what he felt he does not think it is a tear or rupture so i am giving it a bit more time. She is on rice and chicken still but her poo is not firm now

i switched from brown rice to white and put pumpkin and probiotics but still loose so will try some kibble tonight to see if she keeps it down.

It is such a bummer when they do not feel well and usually pumpkin and probiotics work so not sure if the white rice is culprit as was a little firmer with brown rice -- anyone have this experience ?

dwerten · 03-10-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PennysMum

It sounds like he might be hurting. I'd take him in if there's a chance he's in pain-- at least the vet could get him on some pain management that way even if you want to take more of a "wait and see" approach as far as the injury is concerned.

make sure if they give you nsaid like metacam that it is taken mid meal and do not give if your dog is on steroids like mine as that jacked up my little girl for 2 weeks going on 3 now

dwerten · 03-10-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

I am so sorry that DD is hurt. Poor baby. llcornell gave you really great advice. You should also talk to LadyJane. She has a lot of ortho experience too. Give DeeDee hugs from all of us and tell her that mommy is going to make her all better.

thanks so much-- i have the report from dr sande who is a board certified radiologist supposedly best in country vet said and in calling around seems everyone uses him -- the report he sent is pretty technical but basically vet said no more frisbee which she is going to be depressed about

her favorite play time with daddy. She shakes her toys now and then her leg gives out sometimes so i am picking up toys too

it is like she gets mad and shakes them -- poor thing

dwerten · 03-10-2009, 03:44 PM

has anyone heard of dr sande before and does anyone know how to read the report and good with ortho?

dwerten · 03-10-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisMVSS

Thanks, I decided to wait. He doesn't seem to be in any pain at all. My brother, a vet, arrives tomorrow and he can advise. Meanwhile, he (the dog, not the brother!) is eating and eliminating fine (outside) and he is running around as if there is nothing wrong (on three legs) My daughter is home visiting keeping a close eye while I am at work. Thanks again. I will let you know how it all turns out. Chris

i would at least get an xray as dd only held leg up for one day and sounds like yours is longer -- she did have a relapse for one day and then held up for a few hours and back down again -- you want to make sure not break or fracture as a break is really painful but fracture is not unless putting pressure on it -- i did the xrays on second day mid day as wanted to make sure neither of those -- if you want just pain med do tramadol as narcotics are much safer than nsaids and dd reacted to metacam so i do not like nsaids

dwerten · 03-10-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby'sMama

I can highly recommend Dr. Hollsworth. This past summer he repaired both knees for LP, as well as a torn cruciate ligament at the same time. The Dr. was wonderful -- (and pretty cute too!!!) The price was pretty high, but there was no question on getting it done -- my baby is worth it!!!!

how much was it? Where do you live ? you must be close to me --- he was recommended and so was dr scott anderson at asecs but vmsg is closer and we see dr ortega there for internal medicine - we spent about 10k already there with her for my dex who almost died of pancreatitis but i love that place as they are very caring 24 hrs a day - saw his pic he is cute

dwerten · 03-10-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by llcornell

Oh thats great, its always nice to get a good referal from someone who has had a similar issue.

How is DD?

thanks so much for checking in -- she is doing a little better but not 100% but now we have loose stools -ugh

ChrisMVSS · 03-10-2009, 04:54 PM

Hi, I took Petie to the vet. Xrays were taken, metcam (sp?) rx'd. She (vet) agreed w/ me that the dog did not seem to be in pain...said he would adjust and that surgery is generally not successful in these cases (slipped patella), and not to restrict nor push movement. Already he is putting a little weight on since the med, He was a trouper,,, $225 later but worth it, thanks everyone. Of course she did say he should lose weight (today he weighed 7' 11" but then the vet herself and Petie's owner (me) should lose weight too!!!)

03-08-2009, 04:26 PM	#31
PennysMum Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 427	It sounds like he might be hurting. I'd take him in if there's a chance he's in pain-- at least the vet could get him on some pain management that way even if you want to take more of a "wait and see" approach as far as the injury is concerned. __________________ Penny: Bane of Moles! Terror Among Terriers! Really Gosh Darn Cute! Penny @ Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/583831

03-10-2009, 09:47 AM	#35
llcornell Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california Posts: 1,152	Oh thats great, its always nice to get a good referal from someone who has had a similar issue. How is DD? __________________ Proud mom to Sam & Daisy

03-10-2009, 04:54 PM	#44
ChrisMVSS YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yarmouth, Maine Posts: 5	thanks Hi, I took Petie to the vet. Xrays were taken, metcam (sp?) rx'd. She (vet) agreed w/ me that the dog did not seem to be in pain...said he would adjust and that surgery is generally not successful in these cases (slipped patella), and not to restrict nor push movement. Already he is putting a little weight on since the med, He was a trouper,,, $225 later but worth it, thanks everyone. Of course she did say he should lose weight (today he weighed 7' 11" but then the vet herself and Petie's owner (me) should lose weight too!!!)

03-09-2009, 01:59 PM	#33
ChrisMVSS YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yarmouth, Maine Posts: 5	Thanks, I decided to wait. He doesn't seem to be in any pain at all. My brother, a vet, arrives tomorrow and he can advise. Meanwhile, he (the dog, not the brother!) is eating and eliminating fine (outside) and he is running around as if there is nothing wrong (on three legs) My daughter is home visiting keeping a close eye while I am at work. Thanks again. I will let you know how it all turns out. Chris

03-10-2009, 03:44 PM	#40
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	has anyone heard of dr sande before and does anyone know how to read the report and good with ortho?